Assad and Cousin Sentenced to Death | Wilmington News

Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his cousin Atef Najib, a former brigadier general who oversaw the deadly crackdown in Daraa, have been sentenced to death in absentia for their roles in sparking Syria’s civil war — a historic legal reckoning that underscores accountability amid years of devastation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bc4780ad1ed626f5